Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7508: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN SLATE ACT

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7508 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN SLATE ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Karen Alzate (Democratic); John Lombardi (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.